Figure 1-7 Shows the Production Possibilities Boundary for an Economy

question 48

Multiple Choice

Figure 1-7 shows the production possibilities boundary for an economy that produces two goods - cotton and bananas. FIGURE 1-7
-Refer to Figure 1-7.A production possibilities boundary is shown for an economy that produces two goods - cotton and bananas,both measured in tonnes produced per year.Suppose the economy is currently producing at point D.What is the opportunity cost of increasing production of bananas by 100 tonnes?

• A)420 tonnes of cotton
• B)100 tonnes of cotton
• C)there is no opportunity cost
• D)60 tonnes of cotton
• E)920 tonnes of cotton

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Definitions:

Investment

The purchase of goods that are not consumed today but are used in the future to create wealth, including assets like property, stocks, or bonds.

Aggregate Demand Curve

Curve showing planned purchase rates for all goods and services in the economy at various price levels.

Price Level

An index that measures the average price of goods and services in an economy at a specific time.

Aggregate Supply Curve

A graphical representation that shows the total quantity of goods and services that producers in an economy are willing to produce and sell at different price levels.